2021 State Bills California 2021 SB 16

Summary

States that certain peace officer or custodial officer personnel records and records maintained by a state or local agency are not confidential and are should be made available for public inspection. Such records include those relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in conduct including, but not limited to, verbal statements, writings, online posts, recordings, and gestures, involving prejudice or discrimination against a person on the based on various characteristics, including genetic information. 10/5/21 Approved by the Governor. Effective 1/1/2022.